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Bulgaria
Business Growth in Southeastern Europe
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Employment in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country in the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. It is part of the European Union and it has the most favourable tax regime in Europe with a low cost of establishing a new business.
Language
Bulgarian
Capital
Sofia
Population
6.9 million
Currency
Bulgarian lev
GDP
69.11 billion
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Facts about hiring in Bulgaria
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Labour laws in Bulgaria recognize 3 different types of employment contracts: permanent employment, temporary employment and independent contractors.
The working hours in Bulgaria are 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. In some cases, employers may require employees to work extended hours (maximum 10 hours per day). Employers have to compensate for overtime by allowing employees to take additional time off on other days.
The minimum annual paid leave in Bulgaria is 20 working days.
New mothers in Bulgaria are given 410 days of maternity leave, 45 of which come before birth. Fathers get 15 days. The country's National Health Insurance Fund pays both leaves at 90% of the parent's salary. After six months, mothers can choose to pass the remaining leave onto fathers.
All employees are entitled to up to 18 months of sick leave. Employees must provide a medical certificate within 48 hours of the first day of sickness. The first three days of sickness are paid for by the employer at a rate of 70% of the regular salary.
Need office space in Bulgaria?
We work with local partners to help find your team the space they need, be it a seat for one or a new regional headquarters. Simplify international employment with Native Teams.
Need office space in Bulgaria?
We work with local partners to help find your team the space they need, be it a seat for one or a new regional headquarters. Simplify international employment with Native Teams.
